Apartmentless, clothingless, instrumentless, and eager to channel their frustration at New York's failed apartment system toward something productive, the three musicians headed to the only logical city to do such a thing: Los Angeles. In LA they teamed up with producer Warren Huart (The Fray, Augustana, Hot Hot Heat) and having escaped the trappings of the endlessly burgeoning Williamsburg indie scene, began working on an album rife with R&B-tinged pop hooks and sleek production. The result is their debut record Caroline which is an apt juxtaposition to the filth they left behind in New York: its polished sound and well-crafted songs are a perfect fit for radio. That is not to say that they are unwilling to offset this burnished sonic quality with some grit; now joined by their longtime friend and guitarist Anthony Stella, their energy onstage showcases the band's musicianship while employing Stella's unique influences as a lead player.

While common comparisons often include Maroon 5 and The Killers, the band also cites influences ranging from early Elton John records to Hall and Oates and Dr. Dre.